🇯🇵 How to say

“train” in Japanese

電車でんしゃ
Illustration of "train" in a Japanese cultural setting
A sleek blue electric train glides along elevated tracks above a bustling Tokyo street, its windows glowing warmly as co…

Usage note

電車 specifically refers to electric trains, which are the most common type in Japan's cities—different from diesel trains or long-distance bullet trains. It's a daily-life word you'll use constantly for commuting or city travel.

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